Letter from Messrs Willet & Sanford, Howard House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, to the Secretary of the Royal Society, Burlington House Messrs Willet & Sanford have been instructed by a client to dispose of a collection of paintings by Thaddeus, amongst which is a portrait in oils with a 'true likeness' of Sir Richard Owen, which they think will make a good addition to the Royal Society's collection.The clients have asked for 300 guineas but are willing to consider 'any reasonable offer'. 26 May 1896